When we sweat, we lose small amounts of minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Collectively known as electrolytes, these minerals play important roles in our ability to perform physically, and to train at the top of our ability. Read more
Indoors or not, hydration practices matter and can greatly impact your performance. Read on to discover the ways to mitigate dehydration when on the trainer. Read more
A new study suggests that athletes who consume enough salt can jump farther, react faster and recover more quickly than those who don’t. Read more
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The ketogenic diet is growing in popularity these days, due to perceived benefits of weight loss, nutrient density and mental clarity. Commonly overlooked with this diet, however, is the resulting need for increased sodium consumption. Read more
If you live in a place that experiences large temperature fluctuations throughout the year, you should be familiar with the impacts climate has on your physical performance. Read more
Many physiological processes depend on certain electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of potassium to exercise performance. Read more
As the temperature heats up, a familiar element of summer training is returning: sweat. In this blog post, we examine the science behind sweat rates in athletes, as well as the implications to your nutrition routine. Read more
High levels of thirst plague endurance athletes who commonly exercise in the heat and humidity for several hours a day. However, hydration can be a tricky thing, and it can sometimes seem as if your thirst never goes away – despite frequent urination. Read more
In our last blog post, we listed seven benefits you can derive from winter workouts, ranging from a cardiovascular workout to increased mental toughness. Sometimes, just knowing about the benefits is enough to get out the door in February. Other times, you need an extra push. Read more